Carlo Amati VN3 'Salita' Advanced Student Violin Outfit - 3/4 | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Carlo Amati VN3 'Salita' 3/4 size is a well-crafted advanced student violin featuring hand-carved spruce top and flamed curly maple back with professional hand-applied spirit varnish. This perfectly proportioned instrument produces warm, balanced tone with clear projection and good resonance across all registers, making it ideal for advancing students aged 11-14 ready to explore more nuanced musical expression. Young musicians and their teachers appreciate its responsive nature and consistent sound quality that supports developing technique while providing proper ergonomic fit.
Product Overview
Expertly manufactured by Maple Leaf Strings, the VN3 'Salita' 3/4 size combines traditional hand-carving techniques with quality materials specifically proportioned for younger advancing students. The hand-carved seasoned spruce top provides excellent resonance and tonal complexity, while the flamed curly maple back contributes warmth and visual appeal in the ideal size for proper playing posture.
The professional hand-applied spirit varnish enhances both the instrument's beauty and acoustic properties while providing excellent protection for the premium tonewoods. Complete ebony fittings throughout - including fingerboard, pegs, and chinrest - provide the professional feel and response that advancing young students need for proper technique development.
Each instrument undergoes thorough quality control inspection and professional setup at Maple Leaf Strings, followed by comprehensive final inspection at Piano Gallery. This dual quality assurance process ensures optimal playability and sound quality in the correctly proportioned 3/4 size for developing musicians.
Ideal For
- Advanced students aged 11-14 who have outgrown beginner instruments and need proper 3/4 sizing
- Middle school orchestra students requiring responsive instruments with professional-level appointments
- Young dedicated learners wanting instruments that support advancing technique with correct proportions
- Private lesson students preparing for youth orchestra auditions and intermediate repertoire
- Music educators teaching proper posture and technique with correctly sized advanced instruments
Key Features
Properly Proportioned 3/4 Size
Specifically crafted in 3/4 proportions for students aged 11-14, ensuring proper ergonomic fit, comfortable playing posture, and optimal technique development while maintaining professional sound quality and responsiveness.
Hand-Carved Construction
Features fully hand-carved seasoned spruce top and flamed curly maple back using traditional methods for superior acoustic response and natural wood resonance that supports expressive, nuanced playing appropriate for advancing young musicians.
Complete Ebony Fittings
Equipped with ebony fingerboard, pegs, and chinrest throughout, providing the professional feel and response that advancing students need for proper technique development and enhanced playing comfort in the correct size.
Warm, Balanced Tone Production
Produces warm, balanced sound with clear projection and good resonance across all registers, supporting both ensemble playing and solo expression essential for advancing musical development in younger students.
Wittner Tailpiece with Four Fine Tuners
Features high-quality Wittner tailpiece with four fine tuners for precise pitch adjustment and enhanced tuning stability, particularly valuable for young students developing ear training and intonation skills.
What's Included
- Carlo Amati VN3 'Salita' Advanced Student Violin (3/4 size)
- Durable nylon-covered plywood case with accessory storage
- Carbon-graphite bow with quality hair (3/4 size)
- Wittner tailpiece with four fine tuners
- D'Addario Prelude violin strings (pre-installed)
- Complete ebony fittings (fingerboard, pegs, chinrest)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | VN3 'Salita' |
| Size | 3/4 Size (ideal for ages 11-14) |
| Level | Advanced Student |
| Top Material | Hand-Carved Seasoned Spruce |
| Back Material | Hand-Carved Flamed Curly Maple |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Pegs | Ebony |
| Chinrest | Ebony |
| Tailpiece | Wittner with Four Fine Tuners |
| Strings | D'Addario Prelude (pre-installed) |
| Varnish | Professional Hand-Applied Spirit Varnish |
| Case | Durable Nylon-Covered Plywood with Storage |
| Bow | Carbon-Graphite (3/4 size) |
| Manufacturer | Maple Leaf Strings |
Experience This Advanced Student Violin Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the Carlo Amati VN3 'Salita' 3/4 size advanced student violin and discover how proper sizing enhances musical development for advancing young musicians. Our knowledgeable staff can help ensure correct instrument sizing and setup for optimal learning success. Visit our showroom to experience warm, balanced tone with responsive playing characteristics.
